Parks & Recreation

Creston offers over 225 acres of recreational green space to enjoy!

McKinley Park
McKinley Park is situated west of McKinley Street and east of Lake Shore Drive north of Hwy 34 on Adams Street. The park offers an eleven acre pond for fishing, memorial garden, an 18-hole disc golf course, band shell, racquetball and basketball courts, skate park, playground equipment as well as 8 shelters of various sizes. You will also find a swimming pool featuring a wading pool, two diving boards and a slide. Close by you will find McKinley Park Campground with 38 sites including electric and water. McKinley Park is the beginning of the eight plus mile paved walking/biking trail that extends to the campground at Green Valley State Park north of Creston. This park is also home to the scenic Union County Historical Village.

Taylor ParkTaylor Park is located just to the north of McKinley Park across Adams Street. This park offers one shelter house as well as playground equipment and several acres of green space.

Rainbow ParkRainbow Park is located in the 500 block of south Vine and south Birth in Creston. This park offers two shelters, playground equipment, disc golf course as well as a beautifully restored fountain and gazebo band shell.